Museum Puri Lukisan

A celebration of the Hindu goddess of knowledge, Saraswati falls on 11th May this year. This important feast day is commemorated with offerings of holy books and scrolls. Saraswati kicks off one of Bali’s richest periods of celebration and is the first in a series of five holy days. It is considered a joyous occasion marked by temple visits and ...

Buddha is honoured on Vesak, a day set aside to mark the birth of Prince Siddharta Gautama. Vesak is a remarkable holiday to experience, with thousands of monks gathering at temples throughout Bali to meditate, chant sutras and release glowing lanterns into the sky. This year, it takes place on 19th May.

From 10th through 12th May, the Bali International Indigenous Film Festival comes to Ubud for three days of screenings and events. Taking place at two venues, the Njana Tilem Museum and the Paradiso theater, the festival will bring together 40 films from 14 countries and 25 indigenous directors, making it the largest and most diverse gathering of ...

Experience one of the world’s most exceptional sunsets during your next visit to Bali. A hallowed landmark in the region, the Hindu temple of Tanah Lot is set against a breathtaking panoramic backdrop that lights up with fiery reds, soft pinks and blazing oranges each evening at sunset. The ancient sea temple is perched majestically on an offshore ...